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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19

417-546-4171

 

 

NEW HOPE,

helps young men and women, ages 13-25, build character, acquire self-discipline, develop stamina, increase accountability, and learn to appreciate others. The 21-day camps are available each month throughout the year.

417-230-0381

 

 

Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens

 

Child and Family

865-524-7483

Individual and family counseling and mental health and social services in middle and east Tennessee.

 

Community High School

615-248-8206

Non-residential, private high school located in Nashville and funded through tuition, donations, and grants that provides a supportive environment for students pursuing a high school diploma and dedicated to their recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions.

 

Directory of Community Services for Victims of Child Abuse

 

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Crisis Centers in Tennessee

1-800-289-9018

 

The Florence Crittenton Agency

865-602-2021

Services to young people at risk or in crisis, including residential programs for pregnant teens, young women with emotional problems, and teens struggling with substance abuse.

 

Future Men

417-546-4171

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19, providing education, 12-step support, apprenticeships, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation, apiary science, auto shop classes, and recreational activities.  Located in Missouri.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.

 

Mercy Ministries of America

615-831-6987

Free residential program for girls, ages 13-28, who are dealing with such problems as substance abuse, unplanned pregnancies, suicidal tendencies, eating disorders, depression, abuse, self-injury, and sexual addictions. To qualify for entry into the program, each girl must have a willing heart to come and participate fully in the ministry.

 

Oasis Center

615-327-4455 Nashville

Emergency shelter for youth, crisis services, counseling, prevention programs, leadership development.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

Project R.A.P. (Responsible Adolescent Parenting)

901-543-6852

Education and self-esteem-building program for adolescent girls to help them stay in school, complete their education, and become more self-sufficient.  Located in Memphis.

 

Refuge

901-751-2468

Outpatient program for young men and women ages 13-18 designed to minister to adolescents struggling with broken and addictive behaviors, such as promiscuity, alcohol & drug addiction and homosexuality.

 

 


 

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TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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TENNESSEE INFORMATION

 

 

Does Your School District Use Corporal Punishment?

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

GED Program in Tennessee

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

How to Prevent Drug-Induced Rape

Rohypnol: Things You Need To Know

Visit Ecstasy and Club Drugs.

 

 

Memphis Gang Awareness

Visit Gangs: Awareness, Intervention, Prevention.

 

 

Meth Free Tennessee

Meth is Death

Nightmare called meth leaves small towns reeling

Visit Methamphetamine.

 

 

Missing Children in Tennessee

Have You Spotted a Missing Child?

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Rights and Responsibilities of Minors

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

 

Tennessee Sex Offender Registry

PROTECT Tennessee's Children

Visit Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee

615-831-9838

Education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders and the professionals who serve them.  Visit Eating Disorders.

 

The Jason Foundation

615-264-2323

Teen suicide awareness and prevention.  Educational materials and programs available, at no charge, to parents, teachers, youth workers and others who are concerned about the alarming statistics that link our country’s next generations and suicide.  Visit Teen Suicide.

 

Learning Disabilities of Greater Memphis

Education, advocacy, and support.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association of East Tennessee

865-584-9125

Serves the community and individuals through education and advocacy.  Information on mental health services and support groups in the area.  Visit Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders.

 

NAMI Memphis

901-323-5928

NAMI family members come together for mutual assistance in satisfying a common need to overcome the life-disrupting problems caused by serious mental illnesses, and to initiate social changes to deal with these problems in  communities.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

NAMI Tennessee

865-602-7900

Statewide self-help organization of families and friends of persons who have mental illness and consumers of mental health services.  Visit Self-Help and Support Groups.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee

1-800-356-6767 24-Hour

615-868-4468

The agency's mission is to prevent child abuse in all forms by providing support services and education to families whether they are in crisis or simply interested in enhancing their parenting skills.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

SNAP of Tennessee - Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

865-748-3518

865-984-7092

Education, support, and advocacy for those abused by priests and other religious leaders and for their families.  Visit Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

 

TennCare for Children Program

1-800-669-1851

Health insurance for children, under the age of 19, who are uninsured.  Visit Family Health.

 

Tennessee Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

Educates the public and influences state/national policy decisions in order to improve services to those who are affected by alcoholism and/or drug addiction.  Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia

615-494-8880

Services and programs for K-12 students with dyslexia, their teachers, and their families.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

1-800-289-9018

615-386-9406

Works to end violence through public policy, advocacy, and education, and supportive activities.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

Tennesseeans for Nonviolent School Discipline

931-484-0103

Information about the effects of corporal punishment, and on more beneficial, effective, preventative discipline programs that have been proven to enhance student performance in public schools.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotion, Sexual, Neglect.

 

Tennessee Protection & Advocacy

615-298-1080 Nashville

1-800-287-9636

Assists with the legal rights of persons with disabilities in Tennessee.  Visit Special Education.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

CONTACT-CONCERN of Kingsport

423-246-2273

 

CONTACT Helpline of Knoxville

865-523-9124

 

CONTACT Helpline of Oak Ridge

423-482-4949

 

Contact Teen Talk

865-523-9124

 

Davidson County Guns-in-Schools Hotline

557-A-GUN

557-2486

 

Knoxville Parent Help Line

865-523-9124

 

Nashville Crisis Line

615-244-7444

 

Nashville Gang Hotline

615-862-GANG

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Report Child Abuse

1-877-237-0004

 

School Violence Hotline

1-800-824-3463

 

Tennessee Missing Children Hotline

1-800-824-3463

 

Tennessee Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

 


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SUPPORT

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4AL-ANON

 

Al-Anon/Alateen - Knoxville Area

423-525-9040

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Tennessee

 

AA - East Tennessee

865-522-9667 24 Hour

 

AA - Memphis

901-454-1414 24 Hour

 

AA - Middle Tennessee

615-831-1050

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

1-800-898-9985

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

 

Eating Disorders Anonymous

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Homosexuals Anonymous

1-800-288-HAFS

 

Jewish Recovery Meetings

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

1-800-766-6779

 

Mothers Against Methamphetamine

1-866-293-8901

 

Narcotics Anonymous - Greater Smoky Mountain Area

1-888-256-5411

 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - Nashville and Middle Tennessee

1-800-677-1462

 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) of West Tennessee

901-276-LIVE

 

OCD Support Group - Nashville

615-262-1798

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overeaters Anonymous

505-891-2664

 

Overcomers Outreach

1-800-310-3001

 

Parents Anonymous

 

SNAP of Tennessee - Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

865-748-3518

865-984-7092

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide



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